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Helichrysum italicum subsp. italicum | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Helichrysum italicum subsp. italicum

Helichrysum italicum subsp. italicum

Fragrant

Genus: Helichrysum
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

An evergreen subshrub or woody-based perennial to 70cm high, with aromatic, narrowly linear, silvery leaves to 4cm long. Produces flat to dome-shaped flowerheads to 8cm across, made up of clusters of tiny bright yellow florets tightly packed in cylindrical bracts, from early to late summer. Flowers open out to release fluffy white seeds in autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a poor to moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Protect from cold drying winds, hard frosts and winter wet

Pruning

Pruning group 10 in spring

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown as soon as ripe, or by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildews and powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround CoverHedging ScreensLow MaintenancePatio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years